Digital Content Editor / Marketing Communications (Social Media)

Digital Content Editor / Marketing Communications (Social Media)

RICS is the leading voice and standards body in land, property and the built environment worldwide. Their fundamental principle is the pursuit and promotion of excellence in professional property standards with a passion for the development of knowledge across the industry. To continue their success they are looking for people to join them who share the same dedication to high standards, enthusiasm and responsibility for the property industry and the workplace. As a membership organisation with over 100,000 members globally, working in partnership with over 700 staff in 30 locations, they cover a diverse range of disciplines from sustainability and regulation, to education and global property market intelligence, demanding diligence and dedication within all aspects of the Institution.

RICS believes investing in staff is crucial to its development and by promoting wellbeing, encouraging personal growth and supporting career development through a wealth of opportunities both in the UK and internationally, they strive to attain the highest quality in professional standards worldwide.

The RICS have ambitious plans and this role forms a key part of those plans.

Position: Digital Content Editor (Social channels)
Location: London
Hours: 35 hrs
Salary: £33,000 – £39,600

ROLE:
As part of the global digital team, the Digital Content Editor role will be the lead person responsible for ensuring that their great content, campaigns and news from across the organisation, and from their members, is communicated effectively and engagingly, via social channels.

Advise, trial and explore new ways and new channels to reach and engage with their audiences and develop new audiences for their messages. Lead, manage and moderate online discussions under the RICS name. You will support and deputise for content editorial colleagues as required to ensure the timeliness, content mix and maintenance of their global website.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Co-ordination and oversight of all RICS Twitter, Linked In and Facebook accounts on behalf of the Lead Digital Editor to ensure coherent messaging to users and sharing of best practices across staff.
b) User comments responded to promptly, and discussion promoted and fostered, to drive greater interaction with and engagement from users (especially members).
c) Pioneer new channels and ways ofinteracting with new and existing users.d) Demonstrable contribution to commercial sales targets (membership and other products) through collaboration with sales and marketing colleagues, to boost the financial health of the organisation.
e) Provide advice, training and support to colleagues on social content practices, to ensure that their communication standards are consistently high.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Excellent command of the English language and grammar; strong editorial skills.
b) Experience in communicating via social channels on behalf of a professional organisation.
c) Accessible and approachable writing style; experienced in writing compelling and engaging copy.
d) Success in managing and moderating online discussions.
e) Experience of, or at least an understanding of, the impact and relevance of social channels in non-UK markets.
g) Good working knowledge of html and experience working with content management systems (ideally EpiServer).
g) Aware of online copyright legislation.
h) Experience of utilising user feedback to improve communication approaches. Experience of editing and writing for email communications to ensure maximum open and click thrus.
i) Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; comfortable running training sessions for small groups.
j) A thirst for knowledge and learning.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) European language skills beneficial but not essential.

You may have experience of the following: Digital Content Editor, Social Media, Online Content Manager, Website Editor, CSM, Digital Content Manager, Marketing Executive, HTML, Website Content Editor, Copywriter, Web Editor, Click Through, PPC, ecommerce, SEO, Social Media Consultant, Brand Reputation Management, Social Media Coordinator, Brand Executive, Journalism, Journalist, Press Officer, PR Executive, etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.